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Vanguard January 2019 Newsletter

Vanguard Newsletter January 2019

Vanguard News Train

The Vanguard Train is pulling into the station once again with all news everyone wants to know. As we kick off 2019, the hard working teams of Battlefield V, Fortnite, DC Universe, Insurgency Sandstorm, and Ring of Elysium have all continued their hard work in Tier 2. Due to their hard work and dedication these teams have been able to achieve great success in TAW and continue their momentum forward, ever forward. As well Vanguard has expanded this month with the addition of some new games and staff.

If there is a game you would like to see in TAW please complete the VG Interest Form. Feel free to contact the Vanguard staff if you have any questions. We also have the game testing channel under the VG HQ. The games in this channel changes from week to week, but check it out and see if the game your playing in there. We use this channel to help us with identifying what games to bring in next. Hop in and find others playing the same games as you, and it shows your support to Vanguard. Make sure to keep up with the Vanguard blog and forum posts to stay updated on upcoming games!

FULL SPIN UP TEAMS

BATTLEFIELD V [BF] - Tier 2

Mandatory Event Times

EU: Sunday and Thursday 20:30 - 22:00 CEST

NA: Sunday 21:00 - 22:30 EST

Optional Event Times

EU: TBA

NA: TBA

Our list begins with a team that is so close to launching from Vanguard they can taste it. The game itself is going strong with updates rolling out into the battlefield as needed. While only being about a month and a half into the actual game itself, the developers are working out some bug, but fear not, they are no where as bad as they have been in the past.

Membership is doing well and continuously improving. The BFV Team would like to take a moment to recognize some members: Macghilleumer 7yrs in TAW and recently promoted to NA CO, Rathborn with 3 years in TAW and recently promoted to NA XO, KillSecurity with 7.5 years in TAW and recently promoted to NA SO. Teopeo with 7.5 years in TAW, AgePee EU XO with 6 years in TAW.

If anyone is interested in helping this team to be a success in TAW, contact Blwoods, sTim, or any of the Vanguard staff.

FORTNITE [FN]-Tier 2

Mandatory Event Times

NA: Sunday 13:00 - 15:00 EST

EU: Sunday 17:00-19:00 CEST

Optional Event Times

NA: TBA

EU: TBA

Fortnite Division has had a lot of ups and downs, but they are kicking off 2019 with a bit of a rebuild. A new HDI has recently been put in place and man is this guy a “go getter”. He’s super dedicated to the team and doing a really great job for the Division, so the Fortnite Division would like to take this month to recognize Bfouronine for all his dedication and efforts.

As for in game, a lot of aspects have changed. From an infinity blade being introduced and removed within 3 days, to a disco ball dropping from the sky on New Years every hour to represent the various time zones as they cross over to 2019, Fortnite now happily welcomes Season 7. Fortnite is always changing, ever evolving, and always has something to do. The Fortnite staff welcome anyone into channel to learn about the game or for some matches.

If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact any of the Vanguard staff or Zwoggy.

DC UNIVERSE ONLINE [DCU]-Tier 2

Mandatory Event Times

NA: Saturdays 21:00 - 22:00 EST & Sunday 21:00 - 22:00 EST

EU: Saturdays 19:00 - 20:00 CEST & Sunday 19:00 - 20:00 CEST

Optional Event Times

NA: Tuesdays & Thursdays 21:00 - 22:00 EST

Coming out of the holiday season, we are always on the move here in DC Universe. Great holiday events have filled the past month and we are looking forward to starting the New Year strong. Atlantis events fill the days as we journey under the waves to join in the war for the Atlantean throne.

There are several new features available in DCUO. The Atlantean Time Capsule provides chances at great Atlantean gear, styles, collectible items, and so much more! The Atlantean Lair Theme has updated floor plans and even more space and amazing underwater views. You can also now join your friends and tear through the streets of Atlantis as a seahorse where you can race for the best time to win new rewards.

We here in DCU would like to welcome new members Ellimbor, Morphinz, and TazLondon to the TAW family, hoorah.

We have have quite a few honors here in the division this month, so first, a really big congratulations to Hemphop on receiving the Medal of Excellence! We would also like to congratulate DestroyerPa and Igneel on reaching 1 Year in the TAW family and receiving their Years of Service Medal 1, thank you for your dedication. Congratulations to MrWalrus for the Online Academy Badge and EncinoMan for his Drill Instructor Badge.

We would also like to congratulate and thank WolfSpider for taking on the responsibility of stepping into the DI position and helping our division become stronger.

For those of you who don’t know about this game yet, it’s a MMORPG that allows you to create your own superhero or villain and play through a series of quests. The game is free to play and cross platform, but heads up, TeamSpeak will not work on your PSN as PSN does not support TeamSpeak. You can find the League Recruitment Post here. Run on over to Steam and pick up the game.

If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact Hemphop or any of the Vanguard staff.

INSURGENCY SANDSTORM [INST] - Tier 2

Mandatory Event Times

NA: Sundays & Tuesdays 21:00 - 22:00 EST

EU: Sundays & Tuesdays 21:00 - 22:00 CEST

Optional Event Times

NA: TBA

EU: TBA

There’s a storm coming, and it contains a deadly group of warriors in the Insurgency Sandstorm Division. INST starts 2019 proudly announcing that the game has been fully released and has been quite the adventure to play. From large operations pushing through the map with your team, to intense 1 vs 1 firefights, this game has more to offer than Amazon. Even cooperative gameplay for people that want to challenge the AI to a match, there’s something for everyone in Insurgency Sandstorm. The game itself is easy to learn and fun to play, but get ready before heading into competitive play.

There are map and weapon videos that will be coming out that will help you get ready for any obstacle.

INST is honored to have the people that have been stepping up to assist in the leadership of this division and would like to take the time to thank and acknowledge the following: StuffedShark, EyeofHorus, FacepalmTree, ValiantEU, and Seifenstien. They would also like to give a shout out to Muzzle from EDU for assisting with gameplay testing and the other work he has done to assist the division.

Please keep an eye out, as INST Division is looking to do a long stream soon to show off how much fun can be had with the game, until then, if you have any questions, feel free to contact any of them members of this team.

You may want to run over to Steam and pick it up as the game is on sale right now for 10% off if you’re a returning Insurgency Player.

If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact Triskalion or any of the Vanguard staff.

RING OF ELYSIUM [ROE] - Tier 2

Mandatory Event Times

NA: Sundays 20:00 - 22:00 EST

EU: Sundays 20:00 - 22:00 CEST

Optional Event Times

NA: Wednesday & Saturdays 20:00 - 21:00 EST

EU: Wednesday & Saturdays 20:00 - 21:00 CEST

New Game Mode: "From Dusk Till Dawn"

*This Nighttime gamemode will only be available for 3 two hour time periods throughout the day.

To survive, players must strive to maintain their body temperature levels and survive until dawn rises at the end of the game. Players need to compete with other players to fight for a variety of resources, including weapons, equipment, fuel and food.

Frequently occuring in-game Competitions and Events

Current ongoing "Dione Serial Murder Case Files" - event.

Here the players need to visit several different locations within the arctic world and find physical clues to guide them through the event itself, and onto the next clue.

Anyone who has been watching this Division, knows it’s been an absolute juggernaut in Vanguard, with no signs of slowing down. In such a short time, they have barreled through and on January 2nd of 2019, they kicked off the year by moving to Tier 2, allowing for internal transfers now. Anyone interested in transferring to RoE should e-mail their Chain of Command. Now at Tier 2, RoE is focusing on Tactical Field and Combat training exercises to aid in members skill progression and the Badges to go with them. Another addition coming to this division soon, will be squads and currently the Squad Leaders are in the classroom going through their final instructions to lead their teams appropriately. A final focus, is both casual and competitive player focused progression training and exercises, so they may better cater to all player needs moving forward.

Ring of Elysium would like to acknowledge their HDI Undeadkilla this month for his rock solid commitment & dedication. Undeadkilla has been a huge asset in recruiting and doing bootcamps constantly.

If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact HKone or any of the Vanguard staff. Also pay attention to the Vanguard blogs as the spin up meeting should be announced soon!

HORIZON DIVISION

Trove [TRV]-Tier 3

Mandatory Event Times

NA: Sunday 16:00 - 18:00 EST

EU: Sunday 22:00 - 00:00 CEST

Optional Event Times

N/A

The Trove Division is starting the new year off with a bit of a face lift, as they recently rolled out all new recruiting posts on Steam, Reddit, and the Trove Forums. The Club is also getting a bit of a face lift as they work towards a bit more of a unified look and color scheme for aesthetic purposes. Currently the Club is level 4, but creeping up on the level 5 very quickly and have their eyes on a recruitment push.

The team is currently looking for more solid members willing to step up and join this team and creating a world more interesting than Willy Wonka’s factory, so if you’d love to help out this Division or are interested in the game, make sure to hop up into their Team Speak channel because playing with fellow members is always better than playing alone.

One of the biggest things to happen for the Trove Division came at the end of December, that affected the Trove Community as a whole, was their latest update. Trove added the Upper Geode maps for Uber Worlds 8-10, added new Cosmic Gems, Crystal gear, allies, mounts, and more. Crystal gear has a base Power Rank of 800 and drops from random mobs on the new Upper Geode maps. To start 2019, a new questline for Trovians is the Renewus 2019, where you will receive useful items and a new set of confetti wings to take to the skies with.

If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact Amathist or any of the Vanguard Horizon staff.

FALLOUT 76 [FO] - Tier 3

Mandatory Event Times

N/a

Optional Event Times

N/A

FallOut has been a long standing series loved by many. Everywhere you look, someone is playing the game, but this installation is a new kind of beast as it’s adding multiplayer into the game for the first time ever. That’s right, you’ll be able to team up with your fell TAW members or grab some randoms and work on completing quests and causing mayhem.

December was a slow month for out Fallout Division.

Despite some negative reviews and complaints from the Fallout Community, this game is very good. The community is slowly growing and working out some of the bugs so far (nothing game breaking, just don’t be surprised if you end up looking like Slenderman when you occasionally exit out of power armor).

All in all, the FO76 Team is having fun launching nukes and killing giant mutated bats. Feel free to join them up in the Horizon Division for some well needed anarchy.

Oh, we’re not finished yet. There’s still so much more, actually, we’ll just leave you with some of these tears that have been provided. Remember to Plan Your Character.

If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact Kronos or any of the Vanguard staff.

Destiny 2 [DS] - Tier 4

Mandatory Event Times

NA Battalion Sundays 20:00 - 22:00 EST

EU Battalion Sundays 21:00 - 23:00 CEST

Optional Event Times

N/A

If you want to talk about hitting the ground running, look no further than Destiny 2 as this division has pulled through the holiday season climbing to 22 members heading into the new year. According to their onboarding, they show no sign of slowing down, but only picking up momentum. Destiny 2 has had a number of reinstatements, but would like to take a moment to recognize their first Recruit to transition to PFC, TheWarAngel. TWA is also on the short list for the role of Training Specialist, so keep an eye out for this one as they’ll be the one testing you for your badges.

Although Destiny 2 has been out since September 2017, there is still plenty of content to play with. The recent expansion Forsaken, which was released a few months ago, includes the previous expansions Curse of Osiris and Warmind for free. The annual pass was also released, which offers periodic updates and new content to the game. As of right now, the end game players are focusing on The Black Armory and helping Ada-1 reignite the long lost forges, rewarding you with some amazing weapons and armor. To get an invite to the in game clan, please contact any of the Destiny 2 Staff and they will be more than happy to assist.

If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact Redbaby or any of the Vanguard staff.

STAR CITIZEN [SCZ] - Tier 3

Mandatory Event Times

Sundays 16:00-18:00 EST

Optional Event Times

Thursdays 15:00 - 16:00 EST

The Star Citizen Division is off to a great start since accepting new members beginning Dec 10th, 2018. They have begun to build a foundation surrounded by endless possibilities that will Immerse TAW citizens in countless hours of gameplay. We focus our efforts on the STYLE of PLAY, and game stability to help build a base into steady playable events. Cloud imperium gaming (CIG) has released the 3.4 update that brings new game play mechanics that focuses on flight, combat, and the First-Person Shooter experience. The economy system (even though still very much in Alpha) is being rebalanced to offer actual game play in the Trade sector; Last CIG has unleashed many new ways to earn United Earth Credits (UEC) by implementing more playable missions with higher rewards for accomplishments.

TAW Star Citizen leadership is very much looking forward to 2019. They are working diligently to prepare for what’s been revealed for upcoming updates in the verse. SC division has recently commissioned the Military Star Fleet (Organized), and Civilian government (Casual). Military will provide strategy and combat procedures. While the Civilian community will be more in tuned for the free trade ventures. Combat training and other procedures will begin to shape in the first week of the new year. With dedication and high spirits our team has been manning the channels faithfully welcoming new members excited about TAW’s new Star Citizen division. Providing a constant presence in teamspeak and SCZ servers; the SC team has begun to make its presence known around the verse. There is a lot instore for the year 2019; and for TAW Star Citizen it will be an exciting one!

If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact Dperk or any of the Vanguard staff.

EVE ONLINE [EVE] - Tier 4

Mandatory Event Times

N/A

Optional Event Times

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Following many years of debating and forum discussions, Eve division is excited that we are finally able to have EVE Online in TAW. Grateful to all CC and to Kingcheese for allowing them a chance to proceed with an EVE Online Division. The corporation/division is now 2 weeks old and In 2 weeks, they have gathered 20+ pilots (in game count), both experienced and new pilots and we are in the process of starting operations.

For those of you that never played EVE and would like to try, don't hesitate to come to the EVE Online Play Channel to to meet the team and ask questions,

And for those of you that play EVE or are returning to the game, we hope we will convince you to give us a shot and join our the TAW EVE Corporation.

If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact avguste or any of the Vanguard staff.

WARFRAME [WFM] - Tier 3

Mandatory Event Times

Sundays 15:00 - 16:00 EST

Optional Event Times

Tuesdays 21:00 - 22:00 EST

Warframe is one of the latest additions to Vanguard and is coming in as a Joint Battalion instead of our standard NA/EU system. The game is currently free to play and available on Steam.

In the far-future world of Warframe, grotesque clones and capitalist machines dominate our solar system. Fight back against greed and corruption as you explore 18 worlds filled with techno-organic horrors. With more than 30 Warframes, each fully customizable with their own unique abilities, you can create the perfect Warframe for you. Slice and dice through hordes of enemies, or go in guns blazing, or sneak your way in, the choice is yours. Seamlessly leap, slide and glide through capital ships and underground compounds with a robust movement system. You don’t have to work alone. Invite three friends or fight alongside the 38 million strong in our Tenno community.

If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact any of the Vanguard staff.

Vanguard would now like to take an opportunity to announce that we are looking for a qualified PIA. If your like to write blog and or forum posts, know how to "sell" a game, and have a creative streak, please feel free to contact the Vanguard Staff if interested in this position so we can set up a Date & Time for an interview. If you have any writings in your portfolio that you'd like to share, it would be beneficial, but not necessary a requirement.